Finance Admin Assistant

• Hadleigh Community Primary School
• Address: Station Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5HQ
• Salary: 24796 per annum (pro rata) 12.85 per hour
• Hours: 11 hours per week 39 weeks per year Term time only
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8865

We are looking for a well organised flexible and committed individual to join our friendly office team working in a busy school office at Hadleigh Community Primary School and Nursery.

We require someone to work every Monday 8.45am to 1.30pm and Friday from 8.45am to 3.30pm during school term time and also on a minimum of 2 PD Days each academic year. However we are seeking flexibility to change working days/work additional days to suit the workload within the office and support other team members.

You will:

• be responsible for providing support with the finance administration and organisational processes within the school.
• work closely with the School Business Manager processing invoices VAT return and imputing bank payments and the credit card reconciliation onto our Arbor Finance system.
• working with the admin team to assist with answering phones talking to parents visitors and other stakeholders at the office window. Cover for the receptionist may be required from time to time.
• manage lettings of the school buildings including invoicing checking correct paperwork is in place and policies are updated.
• work with the School Business Manager to keep paperwork for the Governing Body updated prepare for Governor meetings and update Governor Hub with relevant documents.
• be an ambassador for the school and embody the value vision and ethos of HCPS in all interactions
• report directly to the School Business Manager.

Your responsibilities will be varied an overview can be found in the attached job description.

You will have:

• a GCSE or equivalent grade C or above in English and maths (essential).
• experience of working with finance systems (advantageous).
• good communication and ICT skills (experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel).
• have a positive attitude.
• experience of working in a busy office environment (advantageous).
• Please see the person specification attached for the qualities we are looking for.

We will offer you:

• a large successful school.
• enthusiastic children in a stimulating friendly learning environment.
• dynamic and forward-thinking staff.
• a friendly supportive working environment.
• access to various professional development opportunities.
• supportive staff parents and governors.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) Person Specification (pdf) and Privacy Notice (pdf).

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jo Squirrell School Business Manager by either calling or emailing

Visits to the school are encouraged which can be arranged via the school office by either calling or emailing

To find out more about us please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to

Closing date: 9.00 am 19 May 2026.

Interview date: 4 June 2026.